Mullin Automotive Museum's 1937 Delage D8-120 wins the People's Choice Award at Montecito Motor Classic

The 'An American in Paris' (1951) Vehicle Brought the Mullin Museum its Second Honor This Month

Featured in 'An American in Paris' (1951), the Delage D8-120 was a popular choice for automotive enthusiasts that wanted a luxury vehicle that was not as physically demanding to drive compared to automobiles from competing marques. Known for its elongated form and smooth, easy-to-handle controls, this Delage was purchased by Peter Mullin, founder and CEO of the Mullin Automotive Museum, in 1987 at an auction.

'It is wonderful to be a part of this altruistic event,' Mullin said. 'For the Delage to be selected as the People's Choice is a highlight that we won't soon forget.'

Held at the Santa Barbara Polo and Racquet Club, the Montecito Motor Classic drew 217 cars, a dozen vendors and the largest number of attendees in the event's nine-year history. Proceeds from this year's gathering benefited the 911 At Ease Foundation which provides first responders with access to free and confidential trauma-informed counseling as well as the Santa Barbara Police Activities League which helps build positive relationships between the police department and members of the community.

For more information about the 1937 Delage D8-120 and other vehicles in the Mullin Automotive Museum collection, please visit www.MullinAutomotiveMusuem.com.

The Mullin Automotive Museum is located at 1421 Emerson Avenue, Oxnard, CA 93033, in the building formerly occupied by the Otis Chandler Vintage Museum of Transportation and Wildlife. Tickets must be purchased in advance at MullinAutomotiveMuseum.com. To see photos of the exhibits and the cars on display, please follow the Mullin Automotive Museum's official channels on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.

Photo credit: Mullin Automotive Museum
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